This is a great no non-sense amp. There's a reason why it's found on backlines across the globe. I chose it over the Hot Rod Deluxe for the added clean headroom and the punchiness of an extra 12 inch speaker. The cleans are very fender like, but less aggressive and more modern sounding compared to blackface amps. There's also more midrange on tap should you want, which is a nice feature sticking out in the mix. The amp is heavy, but lighter than the previous iterations. I think this is the perfect amp for any gigging musician. It's very versatile and can keep up with any drummer.